Abu Ballas, Archaeological site in New Valley Governorate, Egypt
Two sandstone cones at 461 meters elevation rise from the desert floor, covered with ancient Egyptian pottery and stone artifacts.
The site operated as a supply station during the Old Kingdom period along a trade route connecting Dakhla Oasis to central African regions.
The location contains rock carvings, stone tools, and an engraved senet game board, revealing patterns of early Egyptian desert life.
Visitors require expert guides, sufficient water supplies, and protective gear due to extreme temperature variations in this remote desert location.
Archaeological studies indicate human presence from 8700 BP until 5700 BP, when environmental changes caused settlement abandonment.
Location: New Valley Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 461 m
GPS coordinates: 24.43902,27.64881
Latest update: July 14, 2025 10:49
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